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Blog Articles

Find helpful articles that make healing and self-growth easier in real life.
Read simple tips, real experiences, and expert-backed guidance to feel stronger every day.

Recommended Books

Discover powerful books to support your healing and personal growth journey.
Each title inspires self-awareness, strength, and a healthier, happier you.

BookBook NameAuthor NameDescription
Year of YesShonda Rhimes

Rhimes shares how saying “yes” to what once scared her changed her life. A funny and empowering memoir about courage, authenticity, and transformation..

The Mountain Is YouBrianna Wiest

A transformative guide to overcoming self-sabotage and realizing your potential. Wiest teaches how to turn inner struggle into growth and self-mastery.

Man’s Search for MeaningViktor E. Frankl

Frankl’s timeless classic reveals how finding purpose gives strength through suffering. A profound lesson in resilience, hope, and the meaning of life.

It Didn’t Start with YouMark Wolynn

A groundbreaking look at how inherited family trauma shapes our lives. Wolynn offers tools to uncover generational wounds and begin true healing.

The Burnout FixJacinta M. Jiménez

An evidence-based guide to overcoming burnout and building resilience. Jiménez shares practical tools to sustain success while protecting well-being.

The TIGER ProtocolAkil Palanisamy

A holistic approach to preventing and healing autoimmune disease. Palanisamy blends Ayurveda and modern science to restore balance and lasting health.

Hold Me TightSue Johnson

A science-based guide to building emotional connection in relationships. Johnson teaches couples how to communicate, heal, and create lasting love.

Women Who Run With the WolvesClarissa Pinkola Estes

A powerful exploration of the Wild Woman archetype and women’s instinctual nature. Estés uses myths and stories to help women reconnect with their inner power and creativity.

The Strong Black WomanMarita Golden

Golden dismantles the myth of the “Strong Black Woman,” urging self-care and healing. Through real stories, she redefines strength as vulnerability and emotional wellness.

The Gifts of ImperfectionBrené Brown

Brown inspires readers to let go of perfectionism and live with courage and authenticity. A guide to embracing vulnerability and living a wholehearted life.

The Wisdom of InsecurityAlan Watts

A timeless guide to finding peace by embracing the present moment. Watts reveals how acceptance of life’s uncertainty leads to true freedom and fulfillment.

Listening WellWilliam R. Miller

Listening Well by Dr. William R. Miller teaches the art of empathic listening to build understanding and meaningful connections. Backed by decades of research, it offers practical tools to improve communication and strengthen relationships.

Radical AcceptanceTara Brach

A compassionate roadmap to embracing yourself with mindfulness and kindness. Brach offers tools to release self-judgment and live fully in the present moment.

Boundary BossTerri Cole

A transformative guide to stop people-pleasing and honor your own needs. Cole provides scripts and strategies to help you set boundaries with confidence and self-respect.

The Dance of AngerHarriet Lerner

A classic that helps readers understand and transform anger into positive change. Lerner empowers both women and men to use anger as a source of strength and growth.

Videos

Discover videos that motivate you to heal, grow, and take real steps toward a better life.
Watch, learn, and try simple practices that make your everyday life calmer and stronger.

Need to Visit or Call an EDD Office?

If you’re applying for disability or leave through the Employment Development Department (EDD), locating your local office shouldn’t be a hassle. Here you’ll find a directory of EDD offices across California—including addresses—so you can avoid endless online searching.

We’ve also included tips for navigating the EDD phone system and in-person offices, based on feedback from clients just like you.

Tips for Visiting or Calling EDD

Reaching out to the Employment Development Department (EDD) is easier with a bit of preparation. Follow these tips to save time, stay organized, and make your experience smoother.

Call Early

Try calling right when they open: 8:00 AM sharp

Shortcut to Agent

Press 1 → 2 → 4 to reach a live agent faster

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Bring Documents

Bring two forms of ID and any EDD mail

Proof of Delivery

Ask for a stamped copy of documents

Be Patient

Wait times can be long, stay polite

EDD Office Directory

Chico

645 Salem Street Chico, CA 95928

P.O. Box 8190 Chico,
CA 95927-8190

Chino Hills

15315 Fairfield Ranch Road, Suite 100 Chino Hills, CA 91709
P.O. Box 60006 City of Industry,
CA 91716-0006

Fresno

2555 S Elm Ave Fresno, CA 93706
P.O. Box 45010 Fresno,
CA 93718-5010

Long Beach

4300 Long Beach Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90807
P.O. Box 469 Long Beach,
CA 90801-0469

Los Angeles

888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90017
P.O. Box 513096 Los Angeles,
CA 90051-1096

Oakland

7677 Oakport Street, Suite 325 Oakland, CA 94621
P.O. Box 1857 Oakland,
CA 94604-1857

Sacramento

5009 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818
P.O. Box 13140 Sacramento,
CA 95813-3140

San Bernardino

371 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92401
P.O. Box 781 San Bernardino,
CA 92402-0781

San Diego

9246 Lightwave Avenue, Building A, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92123
P.O. Box 120831 San Diego,
CA 92112-0831

San Francisco

745 Franklin Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94102
P.O. Box 193534 San Francisco,
CA 94119-3534

San Jose

297 West Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110
P.O. Box 637 San Jose,
CA 95106-0637

Santa Ana

2 MacArthur Place, Suite 400 Santa Ana, CA 92707
P.O. Box 1466 Santa Ana,
CA 92702-1466

Santa Barbara

128 East Ortega Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
P.O. Box 1529 Santa Barbara,
CA 93102-1529

Santa Rosa

606 Healdsburg Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401
P.O. Box 700 Santa Rosa,
CA 95402-0700

Stockton

31 East Channel St. Suite 213 Stockton, CA 95202
P.O. Box 201006 Stockton,
CA 95201-9006

Business Directory

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Need More Help?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate your EDD claim or disability leave process, we’re here to help. Schedule a consultation to learn how Heal Before Work Psychology and Consulting, Inc. can support you with evaluations, documentation, and Work Readiness follow-up care.

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